Building Strong RelationshipsBuilding Strong Relationships

Curriculum Developed Curriculum Developed

by by

Carolyn Washburn, MS, CFCSCarolyn Washburn, MS, CFCS

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Darlene Christensen, MS, CFCSDarlene Christensen, MS, CFCS

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Naomi Brower, MFHD, CFLE Naomi Brower, MFHD, CFLE

naomi.brower@usu.edu; (801)399naomi.brower@usu.edu; (801)399--82068206

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Marriage Survival: Building Strong Relationships

Course Overview

Course Goals: 1. To provide resources to promote strong and healthy marriage

and families. 2. To encourage couples to spend time in positive activities

together. 3. To provide couples with marriage skills to build stronger

relationships. “The first bond of society is marriage.” - Cicero, over 2,000 years ago (www.famousquotes.com/author/cicero/4) Marriage is the foundation of the family and the family is the foundation of society. When we strengthen marriages, we strengthen families, children and communities. (www.heritage.org/issues/family-and-marriage) Most Americans will choose to marry. However, over half of these marriages will end in divorce. This coursework is designed to strengthen marriages and families. The six lessons presented in this course are: Lesson 1 – Committing to Your Relationship Lesson 2 – Building Strong Communication Lesson 3 – Strengthening Your Relationship Lesson 4 – Your Money Relationship Lesson 5 – Building Safe and Happy Relationships Lesson 6 – Blending Families Each lesson includes an overview, leader guide, PowerPoint, handouts, and activities. A Date Night Activities section (Section II) is included for ideas of additional couple activities. Section III contains additional resources such as ice breakers, interactive tools and games, and homework assignments for lesson enhancement.

Utah State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution